CalArts is a multi-disciplinary community of artists
Through artistic practice, we transform ourselves, each other, and the world.
Top 5
Fine Arts Schools
Top 5 Fine Arts Schools
U.S. News and World Report
#1
Student Fulbright producer
#1 Student Fulbright producer
Among four-year special-focus institutions
Top 25
Best art and design university in the world
Top 25 Best art and design university in the world
QS world university rankings
Here on our campus, pedagogy meets pixie dust.
While the foundation of a CalArts education is rooted in rigorous artmaking, critical thinking, and faculty mentorship, there’s a little magic that happens in our multidisciplinary environment that sets us apart from our peers.
past Saturday night (Feb. 8), artists and creators from all corners of the animation world convened at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles to celebrate excellence in animation at the 52nd annual Annie Awards. The Wild Robot, helmed by acclaimed writer-director and CalArts alum Chris Sanders (Film/Video BFA 84), solidified its position as an […]
Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Hammer Museum at UCLA announced the 27 artists participating in Made in L.A. 2025, the seventh edition of its acclaimed biennial showcasing artists from the greater Los Angeles area. Among the selected artists are four CalArtians: Mike Stoltz (Film/Video MFA 14), Kelly Wall (Art MFA 19), Nicole-Antonia Spagnola (Film/Video BFA […]